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Water Tank
Studio Babelsberg offers Germany’s largest indoor water tank for water and underwater filming.
Holding 500,000 liters at 4 meters depth, the tank is unique in Germany.
Whether single underwater shots or demanding action sequences: Studio Babelsberg offers German and international producers an optimal production environment. The water tank can be used for film, TV and commercial productions of any scope and complexity.
For set construction above and under water, our Art Department is available at any time. On demand, we provide skilled camera teams and lighting technicians as well as stunt and safety divers.
Technical Data
- Dimensions 36.1 x 39.4 x 13.7 ft (11x12x4.2 m), (max. water depth 13 ft / 4 m)
- Catwalk/walkway around the tank
- Green Screen on demand
- Permanent heating installation up to 33°C (91.4°F) water temperature
- Permanent filtering and automatic pH-value regulation
- Power supply (on tank): 8x 100A Power Lock
- Temporary power supplies (on tank): 1x 63A, 4x 32A, 4x 16A
- Expert electricians and skilled camera teams on demand
